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It is estimated that 75% of cancer survivors will experience impaired quality of life, and national studies indicate that supportive care and interventions are much needed. The strong demand for research and interventions related to cancer survivorship is driven by the impact of this chronic illness on people's lives, as well as its prevalence.

Drs. Elizabeth Quinlan and Roanne Thomas-Maclean are leading the Creative Practices for People with Cancer (CP4PC) Research Group to achieve the long-term goal of developing and evaluating cancer survivorship interventions that are person-centred. Group members represent Sociology, Psychology, Kinesiology, Education, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy. The CP4PC Group builds upon a strong track record of established, national research networks, and members have completed projects that encourage participation in yoga, drama, photography and music therapy.

By working closely with cancer survivors and advocacy organizations, the multidisciplinary CP4PC Group is building upon members' expertise in social science, the arts and health care to explore creative practices for people with cancer. The study of creative practices promises to promote new initiatives, based on the experiences and needs of cancer survivors. Such practices will improve quality of life for this growing population.

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